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They are great people. Our mama is in memory care so she is more care than assisted living..it is very costly but we are older now too. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I had spoken to [name removed], their manager several times over the summer regarding the options this facility offered for my mom. At that time there were 5 people on the waiting list. I thought for sure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Paramount Parks at Turlock is the city’s newest assisted living facility. At Paramount Parks at Turlock we offer the independence you desire with the personal assistance you need in a warm and comfortable community, reminiscent of home.We have spacious rooms with private baths, studio, one...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Marigold Home is a residential care home located in the scenic city of Patterson, in Stanislaus County, California. Our charming city features the best of California's natural landscape and we have beautiful warm weather and sunny blue skies all year round; perfect for seniors who enjoy outdoor...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Malonzo Eldercare is a family-owned and run Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is a very special place where we provide 24 hour non-medical care. We are proud to say that our experience in caring for the elderly extends to over a decade. We are passionate advocates for the care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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Very nice place, very clean. Staff was very friendly. My uncle did spend in this facility, many, many years. Repeatedly he told to me that Temescal Manor is going to be his home for good. I'm surprised to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Temescal Manor provides a safe and healthy environment for the elderly. We are committed to providing a compassionate, caring and homelike environment. A place geared toward the achievement of a higher level of functional independence. Our staff is caring, highly trained and skilled in providing...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
-Located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood.-All residents taken under our care are loved and respected.-Beautiful house, always being remodeled.-All staff is licensed and professionaly trained, including in first aid. -Staff is very friendly and social.-Trained in medication handling and...
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We found this place for my mother with the help of A Place For Mom. It is absolutely everything they were represented to be. We are very, very happy with Kind Home Care. I would recommend it to anybody.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
~Kind Home Care is locally owned and operated by Cornelia and John Pascan. We believe that quality care can be provided without high prices. It is our commitment to provide exceptional care in a beautiful family environment at a reasonable cost. Our residents and their family members can rest...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Blossom Home Care II in Modesto, CA is a beautiful community which offers the advantages of independent living in homes where residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings, making the facility truly their home. Each home includes a full service kitchen with microwave, patios...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Memory Lane Manor Memory Lane Manor is a senior care home located at Modesto, CA in Stanislaus County. It provides assisted living services for seniors. The mild winters in the locality make it easier for our seniors in the cold months. The busy rail network serves visitors who stream in whether...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Nellie's Manor for the Elderly is a 24-hour supervised care home for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory seniors, including those with Alzheimer's Disease and other incidental medical conditions, with continuing observation of any changes in the physical, mental, emotional or social functions of...
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Walnut Grove has been the best decision I have made for my mother's care. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, my mother is in a warm atmosphere that does not isolate her from others. She is allowed to...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Modesto, California, Walnut Grove Assisted Living Center has been committed to serving seniors and their families since 1990. We are renowned for offering our senior residents the finest of living arrangements, with all of the comforts of home. The beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I'm glad we placed my mom in this community it is always clean for the most part. The staff is very friendly to my mom. The food is great. The grounds are kept up nicely. I would recommend this to my friends...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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A Place Called Home has been my only experience with places like this, so I don't have much of a point of reference, but overall I have been very impressed. They really care, which is important, and they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Place Called Home A Place Called Home is a senior home located in the bustling city of Modesto, CA and the County of Stanislaus. While Modesto is a major city, it is also part of the San Joaquin Valley and has its perks with the agriculture. The general neighborhood of the home is warm and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Merced County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merced County is $3,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chowchilla, CA with an average of $3,342 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Merced County, CA
$3,507/mo
$3,516/mo
$3,546/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merced County, CA
$3,507/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,507/mo
$3,567/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,357/mo
Private
$5,125/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,498/mo

Senior living costs in Merced County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merced County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerced County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,507/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,567/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,106/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Merced County, CA:$3,507/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Merced County, CA:$3,567/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merced County, CA:$3,106/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merced County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Merced County, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merced County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merced County, CA$4,744/mo$4,788/mo-0.9%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Merced County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,744/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merced County, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Merced County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merced County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merced County

Sunnyside Senior Living Inc in Turlock, CA

4.6
I am thoroughly pleased with Saint Francis assisted care… They look out for their clients and treats them like family..Everybody is extremely friendly and kind… At Christmas time they had Carolers come and sing.. I feel my loved one is helped in a genuinely caring atmosphere in the home.. I ...
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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Golden Age Home Care in Modesto, CA

5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Golden Age Home Care. My loved one is happy and enjoying the care they receive. The home is smaller with only six residents and you get to know the other family members. It feels like home!

Merced County review score based on 123 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 55 Merced County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merced County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Merced County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Merced County, CA55 facilities
8.3
McSwain, CA75 facilities
8.3
Los Banos, CA76 facilities

Review subcategories for Merced County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 123 reviews of 55 Merced County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merced County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Merced County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merced County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merced County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merced County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merced County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merced County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merced County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merced County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merced County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merced County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merced County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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State regulations for assisted living in Merced County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merced County protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Valley Spring Memory Care, Park Merced and Lifespring Senior Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merced County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Merced County, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Merced County, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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